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We are passionate about helping others and we know that you are looking to bring more wellness into your life! Our blog contains tips on self-care, skin care, nutrition, fitness, personal stories, profesional stories, … anything for a good read. We want you to relax and find fun ways to bring some healthier lifestyle habits to your daily routine. While we know that the Internet can be full of “Fake News”, rest assured that our blog contents are written by our health and wellness specialists. We don’t make stuff up!

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Sharon shares with us some fun summer essential oil hacks!

Summer is a prime season for self-care. Whether you’re soaking up vitamin D by the pool, savoring grilled goodies at the park, or centering yourself in the great outdoors, capture the benefits of sunny days with essential oils by your side. Need a gentle nighttime...
Cold feet? Why it’s important to wear slippers at home.

Cold feet? Why it’s important to wear slippers at home.

  Nurse Sarab here! If you had a foot care appointment with me, you know that one of the questions I will ask you is "What kind of footwear do you wear inside the house?" Nurse Sarab here! If you had a foot care appointment with me, you know that one of the...

Senior’s health and wellness day – june 26th 2021

Senior’s health and wellness day – june 26th 2021

On June 26th 2021, Natural Sole Wellness Centre and members of the Seniors Wellness & Services Group hosted their very first “Charity Gift from the Heart – Free Health & Wellness Care for Seniors Event”. Despite the rainy weather and the Covid-19 restrictions,...

Medical Pedicures: A Podortho Nurse’s Expertise

Medical Pedicures: A Podortho Nurse’s Expertise

Summer is here, and with this season’s adjustable double strap sandals, (and after a long and isolating winter), we all want to walk the runway with our feet. But have your feet really been getting the TLC and medical-grade attention they need? Since I have started my...

So you were told you have Plantar Fasciitis… Now what?

So you were told you have Plantar Fasciitis… Now what?

So, your foot hurts and your very best buddy told you that you have Plantar Fasciitis. That might be true, but there are a lot of reasons your foot might be painful and sometimes more than one thing is going on at the same time. Here’s a couple of things that will...

“Heal your cracked heels!”

“Heal your cracked heels!”

The warm weather is finally here! We are excited, but we also know that it means that our foot care clinic will be busy with patients coming in with cracked heels. While for most people, cracked heels aren't anything more than a cosmetic concern, the cracks in the...

My story: from an ER Nurse to a Wellness & Foot Care Nurse

My story: from an ER Nurse to a Wellness & Foot Care Nurse

A few years ago, I had the misfortune of injuring my right leg after a slip and a fall during a fitness workout. I was left with reduced mobility, unable to stand or sit, and was spending most of my days laying in bed. Back then, I was working in the ER, working out 5...

The Use of Acupuncture To Treat Osteoarthritis

The Use of Acupuncture To Treat Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis affects millions of Canadians every day. It causes joint pain, decreases mobility, and gets in the way of everyday activities and your enjoyment of life. Current treatment options opt for a multidisciplinary approach incorporating the use of...

Dry skin: Can’t mask that one!

Dry skin: Can’t mask that one!

Your skin interacts with the environment everyday, from pollution, UV rays, humidity, cold winds, to the cooling, and heating systems in your home. Feeling like your skin is thirstier in the winter months, but overly oily in the summer? It’s only normal that we need...

Diabetes and Foot Health: Don’t run away from this one!

Diabetes and Foot Health: Don’t run away from this one!

  As your Foot Care Nurse, I cannot advocate enough for healthy feet. If you tell me you want your feet to be healthy, I won’t be the one who will step in your way. But if you’re a diabetic, you must know  that your feet need to be healthy 365 days out of the...

Breast Cancer – Preventative Nutrition

Breast Cancer – Preventative Nutrition

  Breast cancer is the most common cancer amongst women worldwide and many studies have shown correlation between lifestyle and diet directly linked to incidences of breast cancer. Eating a nutrient dense diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and daily movement...

The Skin and Gut Health Connection

The Skin and Gut Health Connection

August is Acne Awareness month, so let’s talk about the connection between skin and gut health. Because there is one, and its major! The skin is the body's largest organ and everything we come in contact with externally and internally passes through the skin one way...

Body Treatments|Top Benefits

Body Treatments|Top Benefits

The last few months have been "IN-SANE"! Our worlds have been spinning into a whole different direction, and not mention, our heads have been also spinning around... We believe that it is still necessary to escape into another world from time to time and disconnect...

Supporting the Immune System through Diet

Supporting the Immune System through Diet

It’s known that 60-70% of our immune system is found within the gut, therefore, eating well and fuelling our bodies with the nutrients it needs can help build strong cells and maintain a healthy immune system. Here are key components to supporting the immune system...

Self care – Understanding your skin type

Self care – Understanding your skin type

Photo Credit: www.unsplash.com Your skin is unique to you. Taking the time to learn your skin's specific needs can help you choose the right products to create a more healthy and balanced complexion. Why does skin care matter? Our skin is our body's largest organ with...

Home Care Guide on Healthy Feet

Home Care Guide on Healthy Feet

We take our feet for granted. From our first steps as a child to running around everyday, our feet carry us tirelessly night and day. Our feet are vital to our mobility, our balance and our overall health. And yet, they are the last thing on our mind. Foot health is...

Celebrating Earth Day

Celebrating Earth Day

Today is Earth Day. 50 years of celebration. Over 4.50 billion years of existence. This year, things are different, but it is more important than ever to celebrate our Planet. We are reminded more than ever how fragile our planet is and how we need to protect it....

Art Therapy: It’s essential

Art Therapy: It’s essential

Welcome to the Jungle Things aren’t easy. Stress, uncertainties, fears, tensions, snow in April (really, again?). Our government has implemented physical distancing to protect our health and ease the tension on our healthcare system. In regards to our mental health,...

Soulful Bowls | My take on a Korean Bibimbap

Soulful Bowls | My take on a Korean Bibimbap

Bowls are my ultimate comfort food. They are versatile and nutritious. The combination of ingredients are endless and creativity is a must. You just cannot fail a bowl! It doesn't have to be pretty, it just has to be tasty! I am no culinary expert, but I am a foodie,...

It’s okay to not be okay – But we need to talk about it

It’s okay to not be okay – But we need to talk about it

Today, I’m writing to you as a friend. Not as a healthcare professional or an entrepreneur. Today, there are no numbers, no statistics, and no government projections.   We’re just friends and we are all in this together. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions....

Self-Care|Taking care of your Skin

Self-Care|Taking care of your Skin

As we are adapting to our new normal, we, at Natural Sole Wellness Centre, think that social distancing is the perfect opportunity to revamp your skin care routine. While we cannot provide you with any of our signature and relaxing facials, we can surely give you some...

Raising the Bar – The Best No-Bake Energy Bar

Raising the Bar – The Best No-Bake Energy Bar

Working from home, or working from the kitchen? Do you find yourself visiting your fridge and pantry a little too much lately? Are you looking for something to snack on while you’re starring at the news, even if you’re not hungry? With the current events of this...

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